Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana
Farming in Ghana is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors such as limited financial resources, inadequate land availability, lack of access to technology, and insufficient public infrastructure, including roads, weather forecasting systems, and extension services. Adaptation serves as a...
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| author | Silas Uwumborge Takal Abdul-Wahab Tahiru IM Rizwanul Fattah Samuel Jerry Cobbina Wilhemina Asare Samuel Kojo Abanyie |
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| description | Farming in Ghana is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors such as limited financial resources, inadequate land availability, lack of access to technology, and insufficient public infrastructure, including roads, weather forecasting systems, and extension services. Adaptation serves as a critical first line of defense, reducing the impact of climate‑induced challenges in agriculture. This study examines how Ghanaian farmers have adapted their practices to cope with environmental changes and the resulting implications for agricultural resilience. The research analyzed existing knowledge and practices related to climate adaptation in agriculture, reviewing 20 relevant publications identified through ProQuest and Web of Science databases, guided by PRISMA Statement protocols. Key adaptation strategies included crop diversification, use of drought‑resistant varieties, adjustments to planting schedules, soil moisture conservation through appropriate tillage techniques, improved irrigation efficiency, and agroforestry. These practices highlight the resourcefulness of farmers in mitigating climate impacts. Findings emphasize the critical role of educational initiatives, outreach programs, and extension services in supporting farmers’ adaptive capacities. By fostering awareness and knowledge sharing across all age groups, these measures can strengthen agricultural resilience and enhance the sustainability of farming practices in the context of a changing climate. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-40b6d3c65ee545c485793dae7d24616b2025-01-27T10:40:25ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862025-12-0111110.1080/23311886.2025.2453905Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for GhanaSilas Uwumborge Takal0Abdul-Wahab Tahiru1IM Rizwanul Fattah2Samuel Jerry Cobbina3Wilhemina Asare4Samuel Kojo Abanyie5Department of Environment and Sustainability Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaDepartment of Environment and Sustainability Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaSchool of Information, Systems and Modelling, Faulty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Ultimo, NSW, AustraliaDepartment of Environment and Sustainability Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaDepartment of Environment and Sustainability Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaDepartment of Environment, Water and Waste Engineering, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GhanaFarming in Ghana is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors such as limited financial resources, inadequate land availability, lack of access to technology, and insufficient public infrastructure, including roads, weather forecasting systems, and extension services. Adaptation serves as a critical first line of defense, reducing the impact of climate‑induced challenges in agriculture. This study examines how Ghanaian farmers have adapted their practices to cope with environmental changes and the resulting implications for agricultural resilience. The research analyzed existing knowledge and practices related to climate adaptation in agriculture, reviewing 20 relevant publications identified through ProQuest and Web of Science databases, guided by PRISMA Statement protocols. Key adaptation strategies included crop diversification, use of drought‑resistant varieties, adjustments to planting schedules, soil moisture conservation through appropriate tillage techniques, improved irrigation efficiency, and agroforestry. These practices highlight the resourcefulness of farmers in mitigating climate impacts. Findings emphasize the critical role of educational initiatives, outreach programs, and extension services in supporting farmers’ adaptive capacities. By fostering awareness and knowledge sharing across all age groups, these measures can strengthen agricultural resilience and enhance the sustainability of farming practices in the context of a changing climate.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2453905Agricultureadaptation strategiesclimate changepublic infrastructurePRISMA statementAnthropology |
| spellingShingle | Silas Uwumborge Takal Abdul-Wahab Tahiru IM Rizwanul Fattah Samuel Jerry Cobbina Wilhemina Asare Samuel Kojo Abanyie Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana Cogent Social Sciences Agriculture adaptation strategies climate change public infrastructure PRISMA statement Anthropology |
| title | Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana |
| title_full | Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana |
| title_short | Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana |
| title_sort | enhancing resilience to climate change a comprehensive prisma review of agricultural and non agricultural adaptation strategies for ghana |
| topic | Agriculture adaptation strategies climate change public infrastructure PRISMA statement Anthropology |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2453905 |
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